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| Security forces kill three militants in Swat |
| 2010-01-06 |
| [Dawn] Three militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Swat. Official sources said a soldier was also injured during the clashes. The militants were trying to infiltrate the Banjir area of the valley when their movement was detected by troops. Security forces also recovered a cache of arms and some wireless sets from their possession, sources said. Meanwhile, ten suspected militants, including three key commanders, were taken into custody from the Qamarkhel area of Khyber agency's Bara tehsil. A powerful explosion also rocked the Tora road of Bara tehsil, damaging a security forces' vehicle. No casualties were reported in the incident. |
| Posted by:Fred |